I. Call to Order/ Acceptance of Agenda: Astrid Klocke s1
Faculty Senate Meeting
Minutes
September 8, 2014
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I. Call to order/ Acceptance of Agenda: Astrid Klocke
Faculty Senate President Astrid Klocke called the meeting of the NAU Faculty Senate (FS) to order in the Kaibab room of Cline Library at 3:07pm.
Members Present: TS Amer, Shadow Armfield, Steve Barger, Laura Blank (appeared electronically), Laura Bounds, Matthew Bowker, Natalie Cawood, Rita Cheng*, Rosalicia Cordova (appeared electronically), Bill Culbertson, Cassandra Dakan, Joyce DeVoss (appeared electronically), David Albritton for Ding Du, Dorothy Dunn, Stephen Dunn, Dan Eadens, Kate Ellis, Bruce Fox, Matthew Gage, Sibylle Gruber, Shannon Guerrero, Susan Harris, Glenn Hookstra (appeared electronically), Lenka Hospodka, John Houser, Laura Huenneke*, Bob Kilpatrick, Astrid Klocke, Thomas Kolb, Srinivas Kosaraju, Korie Kroneberger, Sandra Lahtinen, Nicole Langille-Jelsing, Marty Lee, Rosemary Logan, Jennifer McLerran, Phil Mlsna, Ishmael Munene, Pat Peterson (appeared electronically), Jennifer Prior, Deborah Raymond, Allen Reich, Jon Reyhner, Krista Rodin, Michael Rulon, Melissa Santana, Frank Santorelli, Allen Saunders, Nando Schellen, Claire Schonaerts (appeared electronically), CJ Smith, Aregai Tecle, Benning Tieke, Nora Timmermann, Katherine Watkins, David Williams, Gioia Woods, Eric Yordy and Jillian Zuniga*.
Members Absent: Chuck Hammersley, Jerome Mahaffey, Vicky Ross, Peter Runge, and Cathy Small,. (*indicates ex officio members)
Others present: David Camacho, Don Carter, Laurie Dickson, Pauline Entin, Dan Kain, Shari Miller, Roy St. Laurent, Debbie Sheppard.
Faculty Senate President, Astrid Klocke presented the agenda for approval. The agenda was approved.
II. Approval of Minutes Astrid Klocke
The minutes of the May 5th , and June 2nd senate meetings were approved during the summer senate meetings and brought forward at this time for ratification by the full senate. Motions to approve both minutes were made and seconded. Both motions passed. The minutes of the August 4th senate meeting were brought forward for approval. A motion was made and seconded to approve the minutes. The motion passed.
III. Welcome President Cheng President Cheng
President Cheng introduced herself and noted that she has been at NAU for four weeks and her calendar is filling up fast. She stated that she appreciates the senate’s inclusion of her at their meetings and she plans on attending both the FS meetings as well as the FSEC meetings when her schedule allows. She further stated that the state of Arizona is engaged in discussions regarding higher education and the budget. She will share this information regarding budget issues moving forward. She has been impressed with the progress NAU has made in advancing NAU on various levels including the national, alumnae and donor levels.
Her plan in moving forward is to take time to listen and learn about NAU before making decisions. She is looking forward to working with the senate as part of the shared governance process. She then entertained questions.
IV. Faculty Senate President’s Report Astrid Klocke
Astrid reported on the following:
· The announcements item on senate agendas will be moved to the end of the meeting under old and new business.
· Other changes to the format of senate meetings and senate processes will be implemented during the year in response to concerns raised in the senator survey conducted last May.
o The first change is evident in the circular shape of today’s meeting tables and chairs. Senators asked for a more inclusive session and less hierarchal feel to the meeting.
o Another change will be one minute/item surveys after senate meetings asking senators for feedback on various issues before the senate.
o The senate will introduce a change in one delivery method next month. Currently presenters attend an FSEC meeting informing the FSEC of the information they wish to present to all senators. The FSEC determines if this goes on a future agenda item and the presenter is asked to attend that FS meeting and give that same presentation. In an effort to allow senators access to this information prior to the FS meeting we will film the FSEC presenters and post their presentation to the BbLearn shell where all senators and faculty can access it. Allowing them to discuss this among their constituents and be prepared to attend the FS meeting with pertinent questions and concerns, This is based on a recommendation from the May survey that faculty have more time to discuss issues prior to voting on them. We will test this method at the September FSEC meeting by filming only one presentation and place it on the BbLearn Shell. Then that presenter will attend the October FS meeting not to present but rather discuss and answer questions.
· The Faculty Senate will host a breakfast with the Regents on September 26th prior to ABOR’s Friday session. The Regents will be invited along with the members of FSEC, President Cheng, Provost Huenneke, and a limited number of seats for other Faculty.
V. Introduction to the 2014-2015 Faculty Senate Astrid Klocke
Astrid gave a brief overview of a senator’s role and responsibilities. Specifically noting that senators represent the college or academic unit which they are voted from, not their respective departments. Senators are also responsible for disseminating information within their colleges/voting units. Senate quick notes are one way in which we communicate to all faculty. One senator from each voting unit will be designated to disseminate the quick notes once they are made available to them. (Usually within 24-48 hours after the meeting.) Other information on senator responsibilities is outlined in a PowerPoint presentation available on the senate website.
VI. Committee and Council Reports Committee/Council Chairs
· Nominations & Elections Committee – Bruce Fox, Chair of the N&E Committee announced current vacancies on the roster which need to be filled. At this time TS Amer volunteered to serve on the Bylaws Committee. Bruce reminded the senators of that Senate bylaw 1.2.3 states that senators are expected to serve on a senate committee or as a representative on a university committee. Those interested serving on the committees he previously outlined were asked to contact him or the senate office.
· Bruce called for the ratification of the vote at the August 4th Summer Senate electing Eric Yordy Parliamentarian. A motion was made and seconded to ratify the August 4th vote. The motion passed.
VII. Report from the Provost Provost Huenneke
Provost Hunneke welcomed everyone back. She then reported on the following:
· NAU will be hosting the ABOR meeting on September 24th through the 26th. The Academic and Student Affairs Committee will discuss a subset of the metrics at a public meeting on September 24th. They will discuss graduation and retention rates. The meeting can be seen live on the web at the following link: http://www.azregents.edu/.
· The guidelines for Academic Planning Framework can be found on the Provost’s website. Everyone should be aware of this document.
VIII. Liberal Studies Committee Annual Report Bruce Fox
Bruce gave a brief overview of the annual report of the Liberal Studies Committee.
IX. COACHE Advisory Group Report Eric Yordy/Steven Barger/Dan Kain
Eric Yordy and Steven Barger, Senate representatives to the COACHE Advisory Team presented an update on the work of this advisory team.
The response rate of faculty was 59% ten percentage points higher than our peer institutions. The advisory team has been charged with disseminating results and guiding efforts to engage the campus community in dialogue on the meaning of those results. They expect this to be ongoing this year and would like to report to the senate on a regular basis. The full report can be found on the Provost’s website. To contact the advisory team you may email to the following address: .
X. Announcements/Old Business/New Business Items Astrid Klocke
No new/old business or announcements were brought forward.
XI. Adjourn Astrid Klocke
There being no further business, a Motion was made and seconded to adjourn. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 4:35pm.